A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4423669 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4425716 epoch_slot_no: 19316 block_no: 4423492 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3236 time: 2020-07-14 09:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9e0b37f5a0f0e2347607cc96253b8625de6829a7173241158a802b97be50550Block Operator
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